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How to get fromBay City to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bay City to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Mbs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MBS - LAX
    8h 6m
    $142–532

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 3h
    $735–1,694

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $425–784

  4. Drive 2,295.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bay City to Los Angelescar car 2,295.5 mi
    36h 28m
    $419–606

  5. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Flint Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane FNT - LAX
    10h 9m
    $162–572

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Detroit Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    11h 15m
    $201–605

Bay City to Los Angeles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,978.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Bay City, MI, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay City, MI to Los Angeles Union Station via Flint Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 7h.

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